Research Associate I - Hematologic Malignancies
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Job posting number: #7229281 (Ref:10025143)
Posted: March 18, 2024
Salary / Pay Rate: $25.13 - $29.15 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.
Dr. Danilov’s laboratory investigates epigenetic mechanisms of drug resistance in hematologic malignancies.
Gene dysregulation and altered post-translational control are hallmarks of cancer. Our research focuses on the role of epigenetic dysregulation of pro-survival pathways, and how this signaling can be targeted. In addition to a variety of in vitro models of the stromal niche, our laboratory models hematologic malignancies in vivo. Dr. Danilov’s research is highly translational and involves work with primary samples from patients with hematologic malignancies. Based on laboratory findings, Dr. Danilov's group originates early-phase clinical trials, allowing for verification of laboratory findings in the clinical setting. The lab also conducts analysis of correlative samples from patients enrolled on clinical trials.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who values teamwork but also aspires to become a project driver.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Utilize laboratory equipment and established protocols to perform a variety of research experiments. Record and validate results for accuracy and completeness.
- May modify protocols.
- Write standard operating procedures and reports.
- Maintain records of work performed, including results and methodology; utilizing records may calculate, graph, and compile data.
- Develop techniques and expertise in one or more areas relevant to laboratory research projects.
- Ensure that all laboratory activities are carried out in compliance with safety procedures and guidelines for handling, storage, and disposal of materials.
Your qualifications should include:
- Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences.
- 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience.
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Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $25.13 - $29.15 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
